Company Adds Chief Strategy Officer
Oak Ridge, Tennessee-April 15, 2024 – Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS), headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, had added a Chief Strategy Officer.
Darrell Graddy joins the firm from Leidos, an international company where he spent 8 years focused on strategic planning, execution, new business development capture plans, and program management execution. Prior to Leidos Darrell spent over 30 years with Lockheed Martin in various leadership roles focused on program management, operations performance, strategy development, and business capture execution.
“Darrell has been a strategic and operational leader across the government and private sector for more than three decades. He has deep industry knowledge, relationships, and insights to inform our strategy and direction to underpin our strategic growth,” said Founder and CEO, Dr. Harry Boston.
Graddy holds B.S. Business Administration degree, with a focus on Industrial Engineering from Southern Florida College and completed LM’s Executive Leadership Development, Program Management, Business Development, and Strategy Development programs.
“I’m excited to join BGS and appreciate their vision for the future and the quality work they are well known for completing,” said Graddy. “I believe BGS can both grow in their present sectors and find even more where they can successfully compete.”
Graddy is well known in the Oak Ridge area having previously served as the CNS Mission Support Operations SVP with management and budget responsibility for a 3500-employee workforce across the Y-12 and Pantex NNSA production sites. “Simply put, Graddy can make a difference,” said Boston.
BGS was founded in 2007 and employs 300 engineers, scientists, and technical professionals across the nation. It has been ranked as a Top 50 Department of Energy contractor. BGS is a Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP) portfolio company.
About BGS
BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs and in the energy sector. BGS supports national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex government and private sector programs and projects. We support clients at every stage from strategic planning and program management to execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent, because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. Visit www.BGS-LLC.com.
About Bernhard Capital Partners
Bernhard Capital Partners is an operationally focused private equity firm investing in middle-market businesses that provide essential services for critical infrastructure in North America. Bernhard Capital Partners was established in 2013 and has deployed capital across four funds representing approximately $2.9 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International’s 300 largest private equity firms worldwide. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit bernhardcapital.com.